Singapore’s entertainment hub, Sentosa Island, is visited by 5 million people annually. A 2 km artificial beach, five star hotels, golf courses, entertainment complexes, theme parks, a casino, shopping and dining destinations and adventure activities offer nonstop fun for the whole family. The island can be visited every day at any time but attractions have different opening and closing times.

Step 1: Planning the Day Out

Go online to take advantage of information available on the destination and download a map and planning tools to tailor make the day to suit the interests of the whole family. Use the trip planner to make an itinerary to cover interesting activities, rides and sights and even add the breaks and where to eat. Check the events calendar of the entertainment areas to plan the day around special events family members may want to attend. Time the visit to take advantage of deals and offers to reduce the cost of the outing. Buy tickets online to avoid ques and delays. Start the day early to beat crowds and the heat. It is always a good idea to pack a change of clothing, sun block, hats, sunglasses and basic medications for cuts and scrapes. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Step 2: Getting There and Around

Sentosa can be accessed on foot via the Sentosa Board Walk, the Sentosa Express starting from level three of the Vivo City Mall, the Sentosa Gantry, by car through the connecting bridge and by cable car. The board walk starts from Vivo City Shopping Mall’s waterfront promenade.

Getting around Sentosa is a breeze as there is an efficient public transport system comprising of buses and beach trams. Buses on the busiest route operate every 10 to 15 minutes while those on other route operate between 15 to 20 minute and every half an hour. The beach tram service runs every 10 minutes. Bus and tram services run from around 7 am to 10.30 pm. The Sentosa Express offer transport between the beach and Imbiah Station.

Step 3: Things to Do - Resort World Sentosa

RWS for short is an integrated resort comprising of a casino, Universal Studios Singapore and Voyage de la Vie.

Universal studios set in 20 ha boasts 24 attractions of which 18 have been specially designed is the top attraction. There will be no time to visit anything else once you get caught in the buzz here. The site features seven zones from Hollywood to New York City, Sci Fi City to Ancient Egypt, the Lost World of dinosaurs to Madagascar and Far Far Away. Entertainment highlights include the simulation of a category five hurricane about to wipe out New York, rides such as the world’s tallest dueling roller coasters based on the TV series Battle Star Galactica, a 4D motion simulated Transformer ride, a Revenge of the Mummy ride, a suspended roller coaster, a river rapids raft system, a rock climb and the Lake Hollywood Spectacular. The latest animatronics, digital projection, evocative sound, moving show action and pyrotechnics keep viewers one the edge of their seats. The weekly highlight is the Hollywood Dream Parade a spectacle with floats, special effects and over a hundred performers. Shopping and dining destinations in each zone offers a complete entertainment package in each area.

Step 4: Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon

Located at Silso Point this humungous oceanarium has 2,800 marine and fresh water animals of 250 species. Located underground an 83 meter long travellator transport people through a glass windowed tunnel enabling them to see an array of marine life. A dive with the sharks programme offers visitors a chance to dive into the oceanarium. Dolphin Lagoon is the other attraction here where visitors can swim with Indo-Pacific Hump Back dolphins.

Step 5: Other Attractions

Tiger Sky Tower among the tallest observation towers in Asia at 110 meters, Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom with 15,000 live butterflies of more than 50 species, the 37 meter high Merlion with two viewing galleries at the top, Fort Silso and Madame Tussauds Singapore are among the attractions. For immersive movie experiences try Sentosa 4D Adventureland, South East Asia’s first four dimensional theater. MegaZip Adventure Park with steep zip wires, scary aerial rope courses and rock climbing wall in Mt Imbiah and Wave House on Silso Beach with a Double Flow Rider that generates a 10 ft. flow barrel are among adventure sports options in Sentosa. Sentosa Golf Club provides world class golfing facilities for enthusiasts.

Step 6: Accommodation

Five star resorts in lush surroundings, a selection of upscale hotels, beach villas and huts offer a range of different experiences. Consider a stay at the W Singapore Sentosa Cove, the quirky modern décor of which gives it a unique and lively vibe. Among its many attributes is easy access to attractions in Sentosa.